David W. Moore
Springfield
Summary
Medical social work professional with proven track record in providing compassionate and effective support to patients and families. Leveraged experience to implement care plans that address both medical and psychosocial needs. Known for strong collaboration with healthcare teams and adaptability to changing circumstances, ensuring optimal patient care and support.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Social Worker
Hospital Sisters Health System
01.2012 - Current
- Evaluate patients for purposes of safe discharge planning
- Collaborate with patients, families, caregivers, physicians, nursing, and therapists to develop safest and most appropriate discharge plan for the individual
- Refer patients to appropriate facilities and/or community resources
- Perform proper documentation of all encounters
- Developed positive and productive relationships with community resources
- Developed cultural competence through ongoing professional development opportunities, providing culturally sensitive services to diverse patient populations.
- Explained medical care options to help families make informed healthcare decisions.
Medical Social Worker
Alterna-Care Home Health System
01.2007 - 01.2012
- Evaluated patients for Hospice program using Medicare criteria
- Educated patients and families on the dying process
- Counseled patients and families as needed for grief and bereavement
- Performed psychosocial assessments on home health patients and their families
- Referred patients and families to appropriate community resources
- Served as liaison between agency and multiple community resources
Director of Intake
Ridge Behavioral Health System Hospital
01.2002 - 01.2007
- Performed psychosocial and chemical dependency evaluations on patients using DSM-IV criteria to determine appropriate inpatient/outpatient treatment
- Supervised and trained 10 or more intake clinicians
- Provided ongoing support and information to subordinates, peers, and superiors
- Served as liaison between hospital and community resources
- Achieved higher levels of staff productivity than previous director and received highest departmental scores on anonymous culture surveys conducted with subordinates
- Met or exceeded departmental budgeting goals
Behavioral Consultant
Eastern Kentucky University
01.2000 - 01.2002
- Implemented positive and proactive discipline program with 9 public primary and secondary schools
- Provided training, data collection, data analysis, and consultation services to school staff
- Conducted surveys and interviews with students and faculty regarding effectiveness of programming
- Each school participating showed declines in disruptive and unsafe student behaviors
Mental Health Specialist
Harrison County School System
01.1999 - 01.2000
- Performed classroom observations on students and assisted faculty with development of behavioral modification plans
- Developed multiple social skill groups for students to promote more appropriate and safe behaviors
- Provided behavioral consultation services to faculty and parents
- Referred students and families to other community resources when appropriate
Child & Family Therapist
Bluegrass Mental Health Mental Retardation Board
01.1997 - 01.1999
- Performed psychosocial evaluations on children and adults
- Formulated diagnoses using DMS-IV criteria
- Developed treatment plans and implemented with patients and families
- Worked as part of an interdisciplinary team which included clinical supervisor, peers, and psychiatrist
- Correctly referred clients to community resources when indicated
- Served as liaison between this agency and other community agencies
Education
Master of Social Work -
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY01.1997
B.A. - Social Work
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY01.1996
Skills
- Bereavement counseling
- Stress reduction techniques
- Healthcare navigation
- Family support
- Assessing needs
- Palliative care
- Caregiver support
- Problem-solving abilities
Certification
Licensed Social Worker Illinois 150011353
Awards
Member National Social Work Honor Society – Alpha Theta Mu.
Timeline
Medical Social Worker
Hospital Sisters Health System
01.2012 - Current
Medical Social Worker
Alterna-Care Home Health System
01.2007 - 01.2012
Director of Intake
Ridge Behavioral Health System Hospital
01.2002 - 01.2007
Behavioral Consultant
Eastern Kentucky University
01.2000 - 01.2002
Mental Health Specialist
Harrison County School System
01.1999 - 01.2000
Child & Family Therapist
Bluegrass Mental Health Mental Retardation Board
01.1997 - 01.1999
B.A. - Social Work
University of Kentucky
Master of Social Work -
University of Kentucky
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